Robert Rafferty Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Rafferty of Garner, North Carolina, who passed away on January 12, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Marie Mannino Rafferty; his parents, Matthew Rafferty and Elizabeth Jean Rafferty; his brother Kevin Rafferty; and his brother-in-law Joseph Talenti.
He is survived by: his children, DawnMarie Smith (Clint), Stacyanne Ringgold (Keven) and Robert M. Rafferty (Kimberly); his grandchildren, Cooper, Kyler, Sydney, Meaghan, Brogan, Braeden, Colin and Declan; and his siblings-in-law, Phyllis Talenti and Dennis Mannino (Helene). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
To honor Robert's memory, donations can be made in his name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Able to Serve-North Carolina.
